Team Lead, Finance Technology

Company: Central Garden & Pet
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: October 30, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description Reporting to the Director, Finance and Order Management Technology, this position will be part of the Enterprise Solution Management group within Central Information Services. The Finance Technology Team Lead has significant responsibilities for developing, supporting, and leading multiple IT initiatives and systems within SAP's Finance and Controlling functions. In addition, the Finance Technology Team Lead will have 2-3 direct reports, providing direction to members of the SAP Finance team to ensure the successful delivery of both business and technical capabilities. They will work closely with key stakeholders and maintain high-quality standards while operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Location: Schaumburg, IL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Application Support: Ensure that all requests for support are handled according to Centrals set standards and procedures. Develop and update procedures and documentation for both current and newly added application support. Configuration Management : Maintains secure configuration. Applies tools, techniques, and processes to track, log, report on, and correct configuration items, components, and changes related to the SAP Finance and Controlling module. Development Testing : Coordinates and manages the planning of the system and/or acceptance tests, including software security testing, within a development or minor enhancement project. Takes responsibility for the management of all testing activities within a development or integration project. Incident Management: Undertakes the identification, registration, and categorization of incidents. Problem Management : Ensures that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate, and resolve problems in systems and services that are under their responsibility. Relationship Management: Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining, and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans. Requirements Definition: Leads scoping and business priority-setting for change initiatives. Evaluate and select the most appropriate means of representing business requirements. Data Analysis: Liaises with developers and BI database engineers on the details of data structures and associated components to assist in applying the business requirements and business acumen to the analytics modeling. QUALIFICATIONS Strong hands-on experience with the SAP FICO modules required, specifically General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Product Costing, Accounting-related Master data (Profit Centers, Cost Centers, GL Accounts) Demonstrated track record in implementing SAP FICO functionality. Demonstrated knowledge of integration between the Sales and Distribution module and other SAP modules, such as Material Management, Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Production Planning, and Business Intelligence, is key. Demonstrated Ability to operate across multiple projects concurrently MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Minimum 7 years of experience deploying and supporting SAP ERP Finance and Controlling Modules or similar ERP solutions. A BS/BA in computer technology or business management is preferred. Industry experience in Consumer Goods Packaging and Manufacturing or Retail and/or eCommerce experience preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Typical duties will occur in an office setting; however, candidates must visit our manufacturing and distribution facilities as needed. % Travel 10-25%, Based on project needs POSITION INFORMATION This position pays $125,000-$145,000 per year depending on experience BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of free online courses Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Paid parental leave Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Companys innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. LI-CM1

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